(L.A.) Latrice Smith, 53, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-02760

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old Black female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Latrice Smith.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl

RIP LATRICE SMITH (March 12, 1972 – February 14, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.